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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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